Name Ideas for a Catering Company

by Nicole Long, Demand Media

Focus on more than food when starting a catering company.

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Providing decadent and delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts for clients and their guests can lead to a satisfying and fulfilling entrepreneurial venture. Feeding guests that range from children at a birthday party to professionals at a business seminar can keep your culinary skills sharp while cooking up profits for your catering company. Come up with a well-thought out name to help you brand and market your catering company.

Simple Ideas

Create a chart or list of ideas and words related to catering, food and industry terms. From this list, start to develop possible catering business names. Write down everything you think of while brainstorming. The most obscure term may lead you to a perfect name. Consider ideas, such as your first or last name followed by "Catering Service" or "Catering Creations." Look in your local phone book and check out business names other catering companies have chosen. Steer clear of similar ideas, however; use them to inspire additional ideas. Other simple ideas include "Mobile Food Creations" and "Delivered Delights."

Creative Ideas

Catering companies offer a wide range of services. Besides cooking up delicious meals and accompaniments, catering companies can also offer dessert and beverage services. Consider the service you offer and the type of food you serve when creating a business name. Flip through food and beverage magazines, industry newsletters and supplier catalogs. Look for catchy terms and phrases. Develop your business name from suggestions you find along the way. Consider ideas such as "Comfort Food Caterers" or "Festive Fun Catering." Creating a fun and creative name can provide you with a simple way to start building your company image.

Considerations

Keep your audience in mind when developing a catering company name. For instance, if the business will focus on children's parties and casual celebrations, keep the name fun and simple. Catering businesses with a focus on corporate clients and large events should keep the catering company name professional to reflect an appropriate image. Always check with your state's secretary of state office before deciding on a name and printing marketing materials. The secretary of state office can advise if the name is available for use.

About the Author

Nicole Long is a freelance writer based in Cincinnati, Ohio. With experience in management and customer service, business is a primary focus of her writing. Long also has education and experience in the fields of sports medicine, first aid and coaching. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the University of Cincinnati.

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